Child Budgeting was first time adopted by government of India in ______.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4: 2008-09.
Explanation:
The Government of India adopted 'Child Budgeting' for the first time in 2008-09 with the objective of making separate budgetary provisions for the development, protection, and health of children.
Objective: Its primary goal is to identify and track those components of the budget that are directly allocated for the welfare of children aged 0–18 years (such as education, nutrition, and immunization).
Budget Statement: It was presented in the Union Budget as 'Statement 22'.
State Level: Madhya Pradesh was the first state in India to introduce a separate 'Child Budget' in 2011-12.
Additional Facts:
- Gender Budgeting: In India, Gender Budgeting was introduced in 2005-06—prior to Child Budgeting.
- Nodal Ministry: The Ministry of Women and Child Development is primarily responsible for coordinating these schemes related to children.
- Four Pillars: Child Budgeting primarily focuses on four areas: Survival, Development, Protection, and Participation.
Potential Questions for Upcoming Exams:
Question: In which financial year was Gender Budgeting introduced in India?
Answer: 2005-06.
Question: Which was the first state in India to present a separate Child Budget?
Answer: Madhya Pradesh.
Question: Which demographic group's welfare does 'Statement 22' in the budget relate to?
Answer: Children (Child Budgeting).